What kind of parenting is associated with early self-control among toddlers living in poverty? The importance of learning support. HDFS alumna Dr. Ye Rang Park (PhD 2020) and Dr. Robert Nix co-author this article published …
School News
News about research, awards, and other noteworthy updates from the School of Human Ecology
Angus receives Creative Arts Award
Congratulations Professor Jennifer Angus upon receiving a 2022 Edna Wiechers Arts in Wisconsin Award. Creating some of the most provocative work in an art museum setting, Angus’ medium is insects and has exhibited her work …
Fairbanks receives 2022 Emily Mead Baldwin Award in the Creative Arts
Congratulations Associate Professor Marianne Fairbanks receiving the prestigious and highly competitive 2022 Emily Mead Baldwin Award in the Creative Arts. Professor Fairbanks is a visual artist and designer, her work spans the fields of art, …
Grad student Henry Obeng receives prestigious honor
Congratulations to MFA candidate Henry Obeng receiving the 2022 Graduate Student Creative Arts Award from the UW-Madison Division of the Arts. Henry is a Ghanaian born artist who received a BA in Fine Art from …
Barrios wins Creative Arts award
Congratulations to Adriana Barrios, Engagement Manager for Exhibitions and Programs in the Center for Design and Material Culture, recipient of the 2022 the Edna Wiechers Arts in Wisconsin Award. This award and honor (established in …
Black fathers’ personal histories, worldviews, and fathering behaviors
This article by Dr. Janean Dilworth-Bart, co-authored by Dr. Bakari Wallace [PhD 2021, Civil Society & Community Research] and alumna Oona-Ifé Olaiya Wright [BS ’17, Human Development & Family Studies] addresses ways that Black men make …
Dr. Megan Bea nominated for Kanter Award
Assistant Professor Megan Doherty Bea has been selected as a nominee of the 2021 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research for her article “His and her earnings following parenthood in the United …
Financial Coaching in Practice: Findings From a Survey of Financial Coaches
Financial coaching is an emerging strategy to help people enhance financial capability and well-being. However, few studies of coaching practices have been completed. A survey of 273 coaches in the United States provides insight into …
A year in pictures: Human Ecology in 2021
From sustainable practices to health and well-being, the School of Human Ecology tackled the important topics of 2021 with a human-centered approach. We found new ways to create meaningful connections and deliver high-impact learning experiences. …
Can place-based civic science engage young people to make change?
In this article co-authored by Professor Emerita Constance Flanagan, the team explored how place-based civic science (PBCS) can provide opportunities to engage youth in environmental understanding and action through teamwork in which youth feel that …